Exports Help the Japanese Economy Grow 0.3% in the Second Quarter of the Year

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Gross Domestic Product of the fourth largest world economy increased 0.3% between April and June compared to the previous quarter, according to official data released this Monday.

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The Japanese economy grew, but less than expected, in the second quarter of 2026, with measures of support from Tokyo and solid exports to mitigate the impact of the war in the Middle East. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the fourth largest world economy increased 0.3% between April and June compared to the previous quarter, according to official data released this Monday 17 August. It is, however, a slowdown in the growth of 0.5% recorded i…

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has promised to revive the Japanese economy, but so far her efforts have only been partially successful. Consumption, investment, and exports grew less than expected in the second quarter. Furthermore, yields on Japanese government bonds have risen to their highest level since 1996.